Antique and collectible history / vanity boxes

A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

Rowland Holbrook Smith (1879-1920) was born on 14 December 1879 in New York City, USA.

Rowland's father, Alfred Holbrook Smith was president and founder of the Alfred H. Smith Company, which originally focused on importing brushes.

Later on the business was expanded to include the importation of toiletries, vanity boxes and perfumes. 

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Elgin American (Illinois Watchcase Company) Accessories & History

Elgin American (Illinois Watchcase Company) Accessories & History

The Elgin American story started when Max Eppenstein began working in the jewellery quarter of New York in the late 1870s. In 1880 Solomon Eppenstein joined his brother and together they ran the M C Eppenstein & Company, (aka Eppenstein Brothers Company). The premises were located at  67 Washington St, Chicago. Initially the firm was only involved in the wholesale jewellery trade. 
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